Prices for the updated 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon will climb slightly higher than 2016 prices. The base price of a well-optioned and off-road capable Power Wagon will start at $53,015 (all prices include a $1,320 destination fee), with a top-to-the-line model with all the options going for just less than $60,000. The base 2016 model started at $52,355. The 2017 Power Wagon will go on sale by the end of 2016.

We've spent a good amount of time in the new Power Wagon and like the new look that echoes the design of the popular Ram 1500 Rebel. Thankfully, all the of the same features that have made the Power Wagon an impressive backcountry explorer are still in place: a taller stance, 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires, a unique five-link front suspension, electronic locking front and rear differentials, a sway-bar disconnect, monotube shocks and an integrated 12,000-pound front winch.

Those looking for more luxury appointments from the new Power Wagon can opt for the Leather & Luxury Package ($4,495), which replaces the cloth tire-tread-imprinted seats with a leather appointed interior, heated and ventilated 40/20/40-split front bench seat, 10-way adjustable driver seat, power folding mirrors, an upgraded security system, the Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen and more.

We should note the 2500 Power Wagon also can be ordered in the more economical base Tradesman crew-cab trim level by adding the Tradesman Power Wagon Package ($8,450) to bring the total to $48,315. This option is designed to allow municipalities and individual consumers a more economical way to get the engineering benefits of the Power Wagon without all the upfitted premium options.

Awesome Hemi goodness to the rescue.
Boy that Chevy boy must have been red after that.

Posted by: Gomjabber | Nov 10, 2016 6:25:31 AM

8 speed automatic yet?

Posted by: George_C | Nov 10, 2016 6:44:22 AM

I'd love to get a 2500 tradesman with the 6.4 hemi and 4.10 rears someday, it would be an awesome towing rig. Just need to better program the transmission though.

Posted by: Gasser V8 | Nov 10, 2016 6:51:50 AM

Its a good package. I really do believe Fiat would sell more if they offered it with the diesel. I heard all they would have to do is remove the winch to make room for it. Maybe there are also issues with the 5 link suspension with having the diesel as well.

Posted by: Clint | Nov 10, 2016 7:02:10 AM

Love the Power Wagon!

Posted by: Nitro | Nov 10, 2016 7:37:37 AM

Still better off buying a Wrangler Rubicon for actual off-roading than this land whale...

Posted by: john | Nov 10, 2016 8:42:09 AM

There's your reason the Fiat-Ram Power Wagon sell less than 500 a year. Too much money for the truck that nobody wants or needs.

Posted by: JJ | Nov 10, 2016 9:04:52 AM

My 2016 SR 4x4 Tacoma was only $26,000 and it can do more off-road than that thing!

Posted by: oxi | Nov 10, 2016 9:09:12 AM

@OXI, you know who wont be doing any offroading? Gm, since they just laid off a bunch of people and cut jobs of 2,000

Posted by: Nitro | Nov 10, 2016 9:27:49 AM

I guess this makes sense if you want to off road but the girly Jeep Wrangler's 2,000 or 3,500 towing capacity isn't enough for your toys...

Posted by: jack | Nov 10, 2016 9:33:09 AM

Clint, the 6.7 Cummins would make it nose heavy. A much more sensible diesel option would be the 5.0 v8 Cummins. Much lighter and more fuel efficient. And since payload/towing capacities will be lower because of the long travel suspension, the 6.7's 900 lb-ft of torque would be unnecessary.

Posted by: ckreid92 | Nov 10, 2016 12:12:31 PM

Nitro, that's only at the car plant as they focus more on trucks and SUVs.

@liam, you mean like they did in 08, uh oh, not good to just focus on trucks.....I hope oil doesnt go up

Posted by: Nitro | Nov 10, 2016 1:14:55 PM

Liam Never mind Nitro, he's just mad GM is crushing Ford in profits, sales and FCA has a chance to crush Ford in profits as well, selling only like a quarter of what Ford sells.

That being said Im look to trade in my awesome 2014 Chevy 1500 which this could be my next truck. Offer more bang for the buck with bout the same payload, I don't do hardcore offroading, but I am offroad just bout every day, and the winch will sure help pulling the 500 ft spools of pipe I deal with just bout everyday. The old man finally traded in his rusted out, coolant drinking 2013 Ford F150 STX 5.0L on a 2016 GMC.

Posted by: johnny doe | Nov 10, 2016 2:50:53 PM

HEMI V8 will say the Power Wagon has more payload at 1500 lbs (Tradesman) vs 1200 in the Raptor. But that difference is diminished will trim options and the AEV addons. I agree with oxi, you're better off buying a regular 4x4. If the Rams didn't have coil springs and had more payload they'd be a good buy.

The Ram Power Wagon is an off-road, all-access pass, removing the limitations, instilling confidence and allowing owners to reach areas of recreation and lifestyle not attainable with any other pickup," said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand and Ram Brand, FCA - Global.

"The 2017 Ram Power Wagon delivers to those who travel into extreme terrain, while providing the towing and payload capability required in a heavy-duty truck

2 warranty issues in 3 years and retained 94% of its value. If that's junk then every GM vehicle made is trash. Oh wait, you may be right.

Posted by: notoyotaforme | Nov 11, 2016 6:46:37 AM

Its funny that people try to compare the towing and payload of a 3/4 ton truck with an off road package to that of a purpose built High Performance off road supertruck (feel free to substitute the world "toy" for "truck" when referring to the Raptor as it really is more toy than truck unless Baja is your daily business.

The PW or any other OEM truck for that matter cant hang with the Raptor off road (especially if you wanna get where you are going in a hurry or first). The Raptor isn't meant to out tow or out haul anything and it really doesnt. Its meant to outrun everything and it does that VERY well. The PW in offroad terms still suffers from all the limitations and liabilities associated with a big long heavy 3/4 ton truck and hence is still more truck than off roader even though it does make sacrifices in payload and towing to be better offroad than any other currently offered 3/4 ton truck.

Posted by: Clint | Nov 11, 2016 7:18:46 AM

@Clint,

The Raptor or any other OEM truck for that matter cant hang with the Power Wagon off road (especially if you wanna get where you are going.). The Raptor isn't meant to out tow or out haul anything and it really doesn't. It's a one trick pony. The Raptor in offroad terms still suffers from being to wide and not enough truck for truck stuff. Towing and hauling.

@OXI, you know who wont be doing any offroading? Gm, since they just laid off a bunch of people and cut jobs of 2,000
Posted by: Nitro | Nov 10, 2016 9:27:49 AM

Yep. And a Ford would just melt the snow after it starts on fire. Makes it easier for the wrecker to pick it up and haul it off to scrap yard.

Posted by: Rusty Shackleford | Nov 11, 2016 4:15:56 PM

Luckily the 2017 PW grille looks like it can easily be swapped for a regular 2500 grille.

The new Rebel-style grille likes like a dog turd wrapped in burnt hair, floating in pool of vomit. I'd really like to know how such a monstrosity got the green light. Disgusting.

Posted by: Diego | Nov 11, 2016 4:40:04 PM

A lot of times I don't agree with George C, but I fully agree on this one!
It's high time that they put the 8 speed in the 2500! And why not one for 3500s that are equipped with a Hemi?

Posted by: TRX-4 Tom | Nov 11, 2016 6:00:25 PM

Last test I seen with the 6.4 hemi at towing the transmission couldn't transfer torque efficiently to the wheels. In fact I believe the 5.7 hemi performed the same or better in the same test due to better gear selection in the transmission.

This might be one of them. If not I could do some more digging tho. Lol I believe there were several sites that had the same results when they first came out with the 6.4 hemi that the transmission needed some tweaking or something. Don't get me wrong I like RAM, I just look for the strengths and weaknesses in everything regardless of brand. Brand loyalty is a good way to get suckered. Loo

When? I have a 2014 Raptor and just ordered a 2017. I have several other trucks too along with a Jeep for some off road fun. Based on your post I own a lot more stuff than you by a long shot. I pay cash for it too.

Fyi, you don't don't what an EGR valve is and who cares if it is cooled. Hardly anyone if at all uses EGR valves on gas engines anymore.

Posted by: David | Nov 13, 2016 12:08:34 PM

*Don't know*

Posted by: David | Nov 13, 2016 12:09:08 PM

10,000 lb towing is pretty good with an off-road designed truck that already weighs 7000lbs. And the standard 2500 with 6.4 has a gcwr of 22,500 not sure if that's with the 3.73 or 4.10 rear tho. Either way that's a towing machine. Lol